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CINELUX

Los Gatos Theatre Manager

Los Gatos, CA

$25 - $31/hr

We are looking for an enthusiastic Theatre Manager to lead operations at the beloved, two-screen Los Gatos Theatre in downtown Los Gatos. As the Theatre Manager, you will play a key role in ...

Studio Movie Grill

-Unit Manager

Bakersfield, CA · On-site

$67K - $68K/yr

The Unit Manager helps coordinate dine-in theater operations to achieve Studio Movie Grill's goals. The Unit Manager also supports the management team by communicating expectations to all associates ...

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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for theater operations manager in California is $62,625.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,500.00 and $76,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a theater operations manager do?

A Theater Operations Manager oversees the daily operations of a theater, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience for both patrons and staff. Their responsibilities typically include managing staff schedules, coordinating maintenance, overseeing ticket sales and concessions, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. They also handle customer service issues and work closely with event organizers, technical crews, and vendors. Ultimately, they are responsible for maintaining a welcoming environment and maximizing the theater's operational efficiency.

What are some common challenges faced by theater operations managers, and how can they be addressed?

Theater Operations Managers often face challenges such as coordinating diverse teams, managing tight show schedules, and balancing customer satisfaction with operational efficiency. Effective communication and strong organizational skills are crucial for addressing last-minute changes, technical issues, or unexpected staffing needs. Building a reliable team, establishing clear processes, and fostering relationships with both front-of-house and backstage staff help ensure smooth operations even during busy performance periods.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a theater operations manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Theater Operations Manager, you need strong organizational, leadership, and financial management skills, often supported by a degree in arts administration, business, or a related field. Familiarity with box office software, ticketing systems, scheduling platforms, and health and safety regulations is typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and customer service orientation help you lead teams and ensure a positive patron experience. These skills are crucial for smoothly running theater operations, maximizing revenue, and creating a welcoming environment for both staff and audiences.

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Infographic showing various Theater Operations Manager job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 57% Full Time, and 43% Part Time. Highlights an 86% In-person, and 14% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $62,625 per year, or $30.1 per hour.

Assistant General Manager (Palladio Cinema)

Cinema West

Folsom, CA • On-site

$70K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

We're seeking a dynamic and experienced Assistant General Manager to join our team!
This role will initially focus on assisting with the management of Palladio Cinema.
This is a growth-oriented role, with plans to transition to our other locations as new opportunities emerge across
our expanding organization.
This hands-on role offers a fun and engaging opportunity in the vibrant world of cinema.
As Assistant General Manager, you will be instrumental in creating an enhanced,
welcoming atmosphere for movie-goers, ensuring they have an unforgettable experience every time they visit.
If you're passionate about leadership and providing top-tier service in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you!
Cinema West offers fantastic benefits:
  • Medical & dental
  • Matched 401(k)
  • Paid Vacation
  • "Six" Sick days
  • Growth Opportunities
  • Strong Leadership Team Environment
  • Employee Discounts

Requirements
Position: Assistant General Manager
Status: Full-Time- Exempt- Benefits Eligible
Salary Range: $70,304.00- (Annually)
The Assistant General Manager (AGM) is responsible for
  • Establishing and maintaining exceptional guest services,
  • Overseeing all aspects of the theatre's operation and enforcing Company policies,
  • Ensuring maximum sales and profitability through merchandise, inventory, expense control, payroll, human resources management, and
  • Managing operating costs.

This is a full-time, exempt position. The AGM reports to the General Manager. The minimal time commitment for this position is 40 hours per week. Cinema West is a year-round, (365 days) operation. Workdays may vary and depend upon business demands. The AGM is required and/or expected to work on-site at the theatre and work weekends and weeknights, as well as holidays.
This position is not a work-from-home position. Attendance and physical presence at the theatre is an essential function of the position
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Superb Leadership
  • Lead, guide and mentor employees/staff to maximize the theatre's profitability
  • Provide hands-on, lead-by-example leadership to staff/employees
  • Analyze business trends to develop and implement plans to increase sales and meet/exceed goals
  • Minimize shrink, expenses and payroll
  • Manage risks such as employees' and guests' safety, loss prevention and emergency situations
  • Ensure compliance with all internal Company policies and procedures through regular theatre management/staff meetings, theater walk-throughs, audits, etc.
  • With the assistance of the Corp. Office, ensure compliance with all local, state and federal laws
  • Maintain compliance with fire, health, building and labor laws, regulations and statutes
  • Manage human resources responsibilities, inclusive of but not limited to hiring/firing employees, managing staff, conducting safety meetings, facilitating proper communication amongst staff, enforcing policies, overseeing and enforcing the illness and injury prevention program, and monitoring and enforcing Company standards for all employees
  • Partner with the Corp. Office to set and maintain the long-range financial goals and brand/marketing standards

Operation
  • Understand the theatre's financials and key performance metrics
  • Achieve or exceed key financial and metric targets
  • Ensure compliance with policies and procedures
  • Maintain a world-class showcase theatre (professionalism, respect, cleanliness & theatre-pride)
  • Continually offer suggestions for improvement to management
  • Ensure employees and guests are in a safe environmentResolve theatre/operational issues timely and professionally
  • Assume full responsibility for nightly/weekly documentation and reporting; inclusive, but not limited to cash handling, deposits, coupons, gift certificates, etc.
  • Ensure appropriate merchandise stock levels and concession items are effectively stocked
  • Ensure the theatre operations remain under budget and is financially sustainable
  • Control costs, including but not limited to operating expenses, supplies, concessions, janitorial fees and maintenance charges
  • Ensure all repairs and maintenance are done in a timely and cost-effective manner, including, but not limited to concessions equipment, projection equipment and any other theater property

Employees & Employee Development
  • Manage employee work schedules to maximize efficiencies and minimize payroll costs
  • Develop, train and mentor high-performing employees for positional upward mobility
  • Complete employees annual or periodic Performance Reviews
  • Resolve employee conflict and issues
  • Partner with HR to ensure Cinema West is the employees' employer-of-choice
  • Create a work place that respects employees from different backgrounds, values diversity, and is equitable and inclusive to all
  • Document and develop a Performance Improvement Plan for poor performing or problematic employees
  • Create a high-morale workplace
  • Train employees in all aspects of theatre operations
  • Communicate regularly with the Assistant Managers about achieving desired results
  • Coach for improvement - to all levels of employees
  • Create a great workplace by retaining and rewarding high performing employees, and coaching and counseling others as needed

Guests Experience
  • Strive for Cinema West to be the #1 theatre-of-choice for all guests
  • Partner with employees/staff in creating outstanding guests' experiences
  • Ensure that all guests receive an outstanding theatre experience service by providing an impressive, friendly, respectful, safe and clean theatre

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has much supervisory responsibilities. The AGM serves as a coach and mentor for other employees. The AGM is responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, empowering, coaching, counseling, disciplining and terminating employees.
Travel
This position includes occasional travel for Company meetings, transfer of goods between locations, and/or possible assistance at another location.
Physical Demands of the Job
Attached is the Physical Demands Statement detailing the physical requirements/capabilities of the position. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Salary Description
Salary Range $70,304.00

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